Playoff Hopes for Packers, Dolphins on Diverging Paths

Playoff Hopes for Packers, Dolphins on Diverging Paths
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) (R) celebrates with Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game in Miami Gardens, Fla., on Dec. 25, 2022. Jim Rassol/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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MIAMI GARDENS, Fla.—The Packers, beneficiaries of results from Christmas Eve games, did their part by beating the Dolphins 26–20 on Sunday. Green Bay (7–8) overcame a 10-point second-quarter deficit, intercepted Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa three times and scored 16 unanswered points to close the gap on the final NFC wild card berth.

Green Bay still needs additional help to overtake Washington (7–7–1), but finished December with three consecutive wins.